Knitty Gritty

Learn how to knit with plain-English instructions explaining how to read and follow patterns.

There''s a new generation of knitters out there, turning the traditional image of granny-knitters on its head. Everyone has heard of the mantra ''knitting is the new yoga'', but you might not be lucky enough to have a knitting friend hanging around to show you the ropes and get you started on your very first row. The so-called ''beginners'' patterns'' that you might turn to can also be confusing, difficult to follow, and more often than not written in ''knit'' rather than English.

Knitty Gritty is a tried-and-tested guide for complete beginners, with simple guidance and patterns for projects that you can use to make that first all-important step ''Beyond the Scarf''.